Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V657000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V657000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured april 30, 2016, to july 29, 2016 and equipped with a compressed natural gas (cng) engine Includes 114 affected units, Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Leak After Fast Fill, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured april 30, 2016, to july 29, 2016 and equipped with a compressed natural gas (cng) engine

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured april 30, 2016, to july 29, 2016 and equipped with a compressed natural gas (cng) engine. during a fast fuel fill, an internal seal on a filling valve may dislodge allowing fuel to leak after the tank has been filled.

Corrective Action

Dtna has notified all affected owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied, therefore owner notification notices will not be issued for this campaign. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-720.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V657000
Report Received Date: 2016-09-13T00:00:00
Subject: Compressed natural gas fuel leak after fast fill
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 114

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-720
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured april 30, 2016, to july 29, 2016 and equipped with a compressed natural gas (cng) engine. during a fast fuel fill, an internal seal on a filling valve may dislodge allowing fuel to leak after the tank has been filled.
Consequence Summary: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Dtna has notified all affected owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied, therefore owner notification notices will not be issued for this campaign. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-720.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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